Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A skin conditioning miscellaneous peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in anti-aging formulas.
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✨ real molecule sketch
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Peptide complex
That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
Four amino acids plus a palmitoyl tail—frequently paired with Matrixyl-style peptides.
INCI: PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 1634 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- Accurate detection of tumor clonality and ongoing expansion mode from genomic data. · bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
- Palmitoyl-transferase 3 promotes mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein degradation by modulating its ubiquitination. · International journal of biological macromolecules
- Antifungal Peptides with Unexpected Structure from a Library of Synthetic Analogs of Host-Defense Peptide Rigin. · International journal of molecular sciences
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Blocks IFN-β Production through the Viral UL24 N-Terminal Domain-Mediated Inhibition of IRF-3 Phosphorylation. · Viruses
- Detecting generative artificial intelligence in scientific articles: Evasion techniques and implications for scientific integrity. · Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR
- The nucleoprotein of influenza A virus inhibits the innate immune response by inducing mitophagy. · Autophagy
- Evaluating the Biological Role of Lassa Viral Z Protein-Mediated RIG-I Inhibition Using a Replication-Competent Trisegmented Pichinde Virus System in an Inducible RIG-IN Expression Cell Line. · Journal of virology
- Antiviral responses of ATG13 to the infection of peste des petits ruminants virus through activation of interferon response. · Gene
Clinical trials: 4232 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types. · COMPLETED
- Cardiac Function in Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE) · RECRUITING
- A Study of Nivolumab in Selected Uterine Cancer Patients · COMPLETED
- A Phase II Study of QL1706 With Anti-angiogenesis Therapy and Chemotherapy in Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer. · NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Different Protocols in Ovarian Stimulation in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles · WITHDRAWN
- A Study of First-Line Olomorasib (LY3537982) and Pembrolizumab With or Without Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced KRAS G12C-Mutant Non-small Cell Lung Cancer · RECRUITING
- Safety and Efficacy of Belinostat When Used With Standard of Care Chemotherapy for Untreated Non-small Cell Lung Cancer · TERMINATED
- Evaluation of Circulating T Cells and Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs) During / After Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) · COMPLETED
ChEMBL: PALMITOYL GLYCINE
What brands say it does
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 EU CosIng describes it as: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7.. In skin care it is typically a supporting active—meant to complement hydrators and antioxidants rather than work alone.
Where you’ll find it
Anti-aging serums, moisturizers, and multi-peptide complexes. Look for Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 on the INCI list.
Other names you might see
Rigin
Peptide complex
Where to buy
Real purchase links from Sephora, Ulta, Target, and Amazon — typical prices $7.50–$175.
Similar peptides
Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.